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Circular economy in the distant future

Michael Brunn
15 Apr 2025Last update: 16 Mar 2026

According to Circle Economy, the textile industry is at the crossroads of a global crisis. Due to increasingly unsustainable production and consumption patterns, the industry is becoming increasingly resource-intensive and polluting. The environmental costs of the industry's growth are enormous, affecting not only ecosystems but also people's health and livelihoods, especially in regions already affected by poverty and resource scarcity. The "Circularity Gap Report Textiles" aims to illustrate the extent of the problem and at the same time show ways to transform the industry.

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